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The popularity of Critical Role has led to a newfound appreciation for Dungeons & Dragons, and an avenue for new podcasts. Although D&D has existed since 1974, the game started to gain mainstream popularity with the 5th edition. Part of that popularity can be attributed to the massive success of Critical Role.
That popularity has created an opportunity for new creators to develop new and exciting D&D podcasts. These podcasts can range from actual standard plays to many people talking about D&D. Regardless of what the podcast is about, it has created a new avenue for fans and creators alike to participate in D&D.
10 Unprepared Casters: D&D Players Of Tik Tok Fame
One of the newer podcasts to hit the market is the Unprepared Casters podcast. This podcast is a D&D actual play podcast, with the players and the GM all getting noticed on Tik Tok initially.
What started as these Tik Tokers first making several Tik Toks either chatting about D&D mechanics, styles, or comedy sketches has turned into an avenue for them to create their show for people to enjoy. The podcast stars Haley Whipjack & Gus Rachels as they invite other D&D Tik Tokers to participate.
9 Dumpstat Podcast: A Tounge-In-Cheak Podcasts With Lots Of Lore
The Dumpstat podcast has a fantastic concept where the hosts commit to this ongoing style of doing a podcast set in a D&D world. The primary host is named Archlich Brill and is often accompanied by Imprisoned Doc the Fighter.
The hosts often speak and act as if they’re in an actual dungeon and use everyday references pretending they’re in a D&D-like world. But, aside from that, they talk all things D&D, from lore to mechanics of monsters, reviewing adventures, and a lot more.
8 The Black Dice Society: For When You Want Spooky Season All Year
The Black Dice Society is an official podcast series from the Wizards Of The Coast that features an all-star cast. This show takes place in Ravenloft and was released to coincide with the release of Van Richten’s Guide To Ravenloft.
Hosted by B. Dave Walters and starring Becca Scott, Deejay Knight, Mark Meer, Noura Ibrahim, Saige Ryan, and Tanya DePass, who all play these fantastic characters set in the haunting world of Ravenloft, The Black Dice Society is a great listen for new and old D&D fans.
7 Dragon Talk: The Offical Podcast For All Things D&D
Another official podcast from The Wizards Of The Coast, Dragon Talk discusses everything about D&D. Dragon Talk not only covers all of the official releases for D&D, but it also has interviews with popular D&D streamers, as well as designers and artists of the much-loved RPG series.
Greg Tito & Shelly Mazzanoble are the hosts of Dragon Talk and bring a fun and informative style to discussing all things D&D. If players want to get the official content discussion about new products or info, this podcast is the way to go.
6 BomBARDed: Whoops, All Bards
Ever wondered what a D&D actual-play show would be like if all of the players played the same class? Look no further than BomBARDed, a full D&D actual-play podcast where every member of the party are Bards.
The BomBARDed podcast consists of Kyle Claset, Nick Spurrier, Ali Grant-Claset, and Nick Goodrich, who are musicians by trade. If players are looking for a D&D show where the music is front and center, then this is the podcast for them, but even less musically inclined fans of D&D will enjoy the journey of BomBARDed.
5 Dames and Dragons: Both Awkward And Hilarious At The Same Time
Dames and Dragons is the epitome of what D&D is all about. A group of friends get together to play in an epic adventure that involves just as many hilarious situations as it does tense moments, all of which resonate with emotional character moments that many will remember.
Kat the DM hosts the podcast, while Noel, Juniper, Hannah, and Sophia are the players of Dames and Dragons. Everyone brings impressive energy to the table and together they craft a fantastic story akin to Critical Role.
4 Not Another D&D Podcast: Shout Out From The Two Crew
There are a lot of D&D podcasts. Hundreds, to be exact. So when writers and actors Emily Axford, Brian Murphy, Jake Hurwitz, and Caldwell Tanner all decided to start their very own D&D podcast, they knew their title of Not Another D&D Podcast would be an instant hit.
Not Another D&D Podcast is an actual play series centered on the idea that the supposed heroes of the D&D world made the world worse rather than better, and the main characters of this story are left cleaning up the mess.
3 Dungeons And Daddies: When Dads Start To Play D&D
Get ready for a plethora of dad jokes. The Dungeons and Daddies podcast is centered on the idea that a group of everyday suburban dads all get pulled into a mystical fantasy world to save their sons, which is just as fun as it sounds.
Dungeons and Daddies is a wild premise that focuses a lot on humor, emotional moments, and a whole lot of puns. The podcast stars Anthony Burch as the GM, with Matt Arnold, Will Campos, Beth May, and Freddie Wong as the players.
2 The Adventure Zone: A Family That Plays Together Stays Together
A podcast almost as big as Critical Role in terms of people citing it as the podcast that got them into D&D; The Adventure Zone centers on a high fantasy world where Justin, Travis, Griffin, and Clint McElroy play D&D together.
The Adventure Zone has covered numerous adventures and has been turned into a graphic novel series that follows the adventures of the characters. So if players are looking for a fun podcast that involves a highly relatable family, then The Adventure Zone is a great option.
1 Dimension 20: Say Hi Intepid Heros
Perhaps one of the more well-rounded D&D podcasts is the popular Dropout TV/podcast series Dimension 20. The show is more anthological than other D&D podcasts, as they have several seasons that change out the cast, the concept, and sometimes even the game system.
The first season was Fantasy High, which turned D&D into a John Hughes-style high school romantic comedy story. The show also has a diverse roster of players, GMs, and creators, all making these incredible, hilarious, and varied D&D shows.
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